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The Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes could make bold call to bowl first in Perth opener
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The Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes could make bold call to bowl first in Perth opener

Ben Stokes could make one of the boldest decisions of his captaincy and decide to bowl if he wins the toss in Perth on Friday. That’s the bold call legendary English quick Stuart Broad has made days out from the first ball being bowled at Optus Stadium as he revealed Gus Atkinson could be England’s dark horse of the summer, predicted how many Tests spearheads Jofra Archer and Mark Wood would play and detailed why taming Nathan Lyon would be vital for Australia’s batters. Nasser Hussain famously decided to bowl first in the first Test at the Gabba in 2003 in what would be blasted as one of the worst Ashes decisions ever made that doomed England’s chances that summer. Australia posted 492 in the first innings, won the first Test by 384 runs and went on to smash England 4-1 in the series. But after 17 wickets fell on day one of the first Test between Australia and India at Optus Stadium last summer, Broad believes modern wickets are actually becoming easier to bat on as the match goes on, counter to the long-held narrative of batting first before a wicket starts to break up and favour the bowlers. “A lot of wickets seam in a Test match, then the pitch flattens out a little bit and runs become a bit easier to get. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Ben Stokes won the toss and wanted to have a bowl,” he told The Nightly. “Whenever I say that, I just think about Nasser Hussain at Brisbane, it’s quite a nerve-racking thing to do. “He (Stokes) likes that as a captain, he likes going out and controlling the game with the ball early, and then almost has that mindset that then the batters can play the situation after you’ve seen what the ball has been able to do. “I wouldn’t be surprised (if he bowls first) if the pitch has a bit of grass. “I’ve seen Steve Smith doing quite a few interviews recently about how the pitches have changed in Australia over the last four or five years, how they used to be pretty batter-friendly, and now they’ve been a little bit leaning towards the bowlers. “If it does nip around, it’ll be all up to the English bowling unit to be able to put a relatively, fragile top order of Australia under pressure.” Broad said the lack of preparation the English team had been criticised for, having only played one warm-up match against their second-string side, did not matter and the Poms had been successful during the Bazball era winning the first Test of a series. Since June 2022 England has won the first Test in six of the eight series they have played. “What England have done is they’ve won the first Test match a lot under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum of a Test series. I think Pakistan away. I think New Zealand away, India at home last year. Very consistently, they have won the first Test match. And that’s due to quite intense training, really switching the mind on and keeping the messages very clear.” With Wood and Jofra Archer unlikely to play all five Tests, Broad believes 27-year-old Atkinson could become a mainstay of the English attack and play as many as four Tests. Atkinson made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2024 and has taken 63 wickets at an average of 22.01 over the 13 Tests he has played. He claimed 7-45 against the West Indies at Lord’s, upstaging Jimmy Anderson in his farewell Test, and was named player of his debut series after taking 22 wickets in his first three matches. “There’s a sort of hidden gem, a lad called Gus Atkinson. He could be really handy,” Broad revealed. “You know, six foot two, nibbles the ball both ways, 85 miles an hour, handy with the bat. And for me, Archer might play three. Mark Wood might play two. I think this guy could play four. “He’d be a decent shout for leading wicket-taker for England. He’s a really good bowler to left-handers, both over and around the wicket. He’s someone to look out for. And now I’ve said that, watch him get none for 100 at Optus.” And while a lot has been made of how Joe Root and co will handle Australia’s fast bowlers, Broad says the battle with spinner Nathan Lyon could be a crucial factor in the outcome of the series. “I think the battle with Nathan Lyon is going to be really, really intriguing. I think he’s a world-class bowler. He’s had the wool over England in Australia for a long time. “England will have conversations about how to play him differently. They’ve been very aggressive to spinners in Test matches. “But Nathan Lyon will do what Nathan Lyon does. They’ll have a leg slip and a long-on, deep mid-wicket, deep square leg, so particularly at Optus if England lose two or three batters caught deep mid-wicket to Nathan Lyon, it adds doubt. If they park him into the ground and Nathan Lyon bowls 20 overs for 110, then it’s very different. “So we know what a big role Lyon plays to hold up an end, to let the big boys run in from the other end. If England can take him on successfully, that changes the dynamic of the Australian bowling attack.”

Ben McClellanth
Saudi Arabia Bus Tanker Crash: PM Modi condoles death of 42 Indian pilgrims, says Embassy providing all possible assistance
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Saudi Arabia Bus Tanker Crash: PM Modi condoles death of 42 Indian pilgrims, says Embassy providing all possible assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving Indian Umrah pilgrims. In an X post, PM Modi said that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance, while Indian officials are also in close contact with the Saudi Arabian authorities. "Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our officials are also in close contact with Saudi Arabian authorities," the Prime Minister posted. Reportedly, a bus carrying several pilgrims from Hyderabad caught fire on its way from Mecca to Medinah. Earlier today, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that he was "deeply shocked" by the bus accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, that involved several Indian pilgrims on Umrah. In a post on X, he said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah were extending "fullest support" to all affected families. "Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving the fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident. Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," he wrote. Following the accident, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah announced that a 24/7 control room has been activated to assist relatives and coordinate emergency response. "In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgrims, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in the Consulate General of India, Jeddah," the Consulate posted. Officials said they are in constant touch with Saudi authorities for updates on casualties, injured passengers, and hospitalisation details. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, too, has expressed shock over the incident after reports indicated that several victims were from Hyderabad. According to an official statement, the Chief Minister has contacted officials in New Delhi and instructed them to coordinate closely with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh for updated information. (This story has not been edited by DNA staff and is published from ANI)

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BNB Announces 2026 Coin Program Highlighting Bulgarian Culture and History
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BNB Announces 2026 Coin Program Highlighting Bulgarian Culture and History

The Bulgarian National Bank plans to release a 2-euro commemorative coin titled “Bulgarian Alphabet” in the second half of 2026, highlighting one of the nation’s most significant cultural and spiritual symbols. The coin is expected to attract strong interest in the region due to its rich cultural significance and its role in presenting Bulgaria within a European context. This announcement is part of the BNB’s coin program for next year. In addition to the commemorative euro coin, the program includes five new collector coins. A 100-euro gold coin dedicated to St. Ivan Rilski, Bulgaria’s patron saint and a revered figure in Orthodox Christianity, is scheduled for release in October 2026. Three silver coins with a 10-euro denomination will also be issued. The first, planned for January, commemorates “125 years of electric trams in Bulgaria,” celebrating one of Europe’s earliest tram systems. The second, set for April, marks “150 years of the April Uprising,” a pivotal event in Bulgaria’s national liberation history. The third, expected in August, will feature the Preobrazhenski Monastery, reflecting its role in the country’s spiritual and literary heritage. Additionally, a 5-euro copper coin will be released in March to honor the 150th anniversary of the birth of Krastyo Sarafov, a prominent figure in Bulgarian theater. Each coin issue has been chosen to spotlight key moments and personalities in Bulgarian history, culture, and social development. The BNB’s annual coin program consistently produces thematic issues that become prized by both Bulgarian and international collectors. Among the 2026 releases, the “Bulgarian Alphabet” coin has already generated significant attention, combining national symbolism with a design that fits within the European commemorative coin tradition.

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TMZ Gift Guide: Best Gifts Under $100
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TMZ Gift Guide: Best Gifts Under $100

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Tis the season to be spending ... but you don't have to break the bank to get a great gift for your friends and family! We've pulled together a ton of goods you can get on Amazon right now for under $100 ... from toys to tech gadgets and beauty deals to apparel. So get a jump on that holiday shopping and grab some of these items while they last! And check out Amazon's full Holiday Deals page here. TMZ Cheat Sheet: Best Gifts Under $100 Beats Pill - Portable Bluetooth Speaker -- $99LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Set -- $17POP MART The Monsters -- $47medicube Essentials Holiday Kit -- $30Casio Royale -- $43Elphaba Not Your Basic Witch Tumbler -- $14LEGO Icon Poinsettia Building Set -- $40JBL Go 3 -- $40Crest 3D Whitestrips Age Renew -- $43Hot Wheels Toy Car Track Set -- $56 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K -- $50Belkin Portable Charger Power Bank -- $35Fitbit Inspire 3 Health & Fitness Tracker -- $99Derpy Officially Licensed Pullover Hoodie -- $37Acoustic Guitar Kit -- $77HEYDUDE Men's Wally Slip Sherpa Slip-On Mules -- $60Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -- $50 Beats Pill - Portable Bluetooth Speaker Carry your music with you with the Beats Pill - Portable Bluetooth Speaker. It comes in red, gold, black, grey, and light grey -- and with 24 hour battery life, you get a whole days worth of your music, with premier sound and maximum bass power. LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Set Dry, chapped lips this winter? Not with the LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Set. This five-piece holiday set comes with fan-fave day and night minis for soft lips all year long. It includes the best-selling Lip Sleeping Mask in Eggnog Latte, Chocolate and Caramel as well as the Lip Glowy Balm in Berry and Vanilla. POP MART The Monsters The biggest toy of the year is, without question, the famous -- or infamous, depending on who you ask -- Labubu! This POP MART The Monsters Labubu is yet another one to add to your collection! If you're just now getting into the Labubus, better late than never! This Labubu is sweet cause it's got a custard-like color, with a pink heart in hand wrapped in a light blue bowtie. Awwww! Show your love back by getting this cute little beast. medicube Essentials Holiday Kit The skincare lover in your life is going to be obsessed with this medicube Essentials Holiday Kit. It’s complete with some of the K-beauty brand’s best-selling products, including the Zero Pore Pads, Deep Cleansing Oil, PDRN Capsule Cream, PDRN Pink Peptide Serum, Collagen Night Wrapping Mask, and Collagen Jelly Cream. They’ll be set with a brand new skincare routine for less than $30. James Bond-Inspired Casio Royale When you have to save the world with class and just in the nick of time, be sure to wear this Casio Royale, inspired by the watch seen in "Octopussy," with a nickname playing tribute to "Casino Royale." Just like any 007 gadget from Q, this one comes with plenty of features -- including a stainless steel back, a minute clock display, a real time display with the day of the week and date, and a world map display. You will know exactly where you are as you jump between all of the globe's fanciest nations on your own high-stakes adventures. Wicked Tumblers There’s no such thing as too many tumblers, so it’s about time you added a little “Wicked” to your collection. With the Elphaba Not Your Basic Witch Tumbler and the Glinda Pink Perfection Tumbler you can choose your mood on the daily ... Whether you’re feeling unapologetically bold or a little more glittery and glam. No matter what you choose, these tumblers have you covered on hydration all day long. LEGO Icon Poinsettia Building Set This LEGO Icon Poinsettia Building Set is perfect for the holidays. It may be LEGO, but it could make a fun and festive centerpiece as you plan all the holiday dinners you'll be hosting the next couple months. This 608-piece decoration is the perfect way to get your holiday spirit going with the fam ... and the end result is a nice twist on your typical holiday decor! Shop consciously with a JBL Go 3. Go a little greener in your music endeavors by jamming out with this eco-friendly Bluetooth speaker ... delivering high quality sound in a pocket-sized design. The speaker is crafted from up to 90% post-consumer recycled plastic and wrapped in 100% recycled fabric ... making it a sustainable choice when shopping for your next speaker. Did we mention it comes in a bunch of fun designs to bring a pop of color to your next listening experience? Crest WhiteStrips Start their year off right with a pearly white smile. The Crest 3D Whitestrips Age Renew offers professional level results and can remove up to 25 years of stains in 24 treatments. You’re basically giving them a $400 professional treatment…minus a trip to the dentist’s office. Hot Wheels Toy Car Track Set, Mario Kart Bring the intensity of Mario Kart to your home with this Hot Wheels Toy Car Track Set! Take a speedy trip through the infamous Bowser's Castle track. This road is perilous for any toy car you want to throw at it, whether it be other Mario Kart characters or any other cars you have in your toy box. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Let's turn things on with this Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K! Here are just some of the epic features this thing has to offer ... starting with 4K streaming with improved streaming performance optimized for 4K TVs. You can also play Xbox games with no console, and you can use a built in Siri on the remote to dictate smarter searching! Belkin Portable Charger Power Bank Oh, no! Your phone is out of battery again. Shocker. Well, you're not gonna have this scenario again with this Belkin Portable Charger Power Bank on hand! This is the ultimate convenient item for all phone users. With this small and easy device, you have at your immediate disposal a battery pack for any phone with an integrated USB-C! Fitbit Inspire 3 Health &-Fitness-Tracker The Fitbit Inspire 3 Health & Fitness Tracker is a gadget to inspire you to be your healthiest all day, every day. The design is nice and light on your wrist, with the watch tracking your daily readiness, providing you with exercise modes, tracking, stress and wellness tracking, and automatic sleep tracking. Stay connected with your body all the time. Remember, it's important to check in with yourself often! Derpy Officially Licensed Pullover Hoodie Just cause it's probably the biggest movie of the year, doesn't meant it's gotta be expensive. Sure, maybe an actual supernatural blue tiger would be worth much more than three figures, but this Derpy Officially Licensed Pullover Hoodie sure isn't! You can get the hoodie in so many different colors, but all featuring our favorite K-Pop Demon Hunter pet front and center with his typical goofy face! Acoustic Guitar Kit If the Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen biopics made you channel your inner-guitar player, then you'll definitely want to get a hold of this Acoustic Guitar Kit! No need to ask "how does it feel?" to own a guitar after this. Time to live the Glory Days strumming these fancy strings and serenading your way through every day you play. HEYDUDE Men's Wally Slip Sherpa Slip-On Mules If you thought mules were out of style, think again ... we're talking about these HEYDUDE Men's Wally Slip Sherpa Slip-On Mules, not the animal! These are comfy, easy shoes to slip onto your feet to keep 'em warm as the months get colder. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe If you're looking for a fun video game to get for your winter break ... or a good Christmas gift that is sure to make your kid smile, then it's definitely Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! You can never miss with Nintendo, and there are plenty more games on top of this one to up your catalog. Just check out all you can get with this Nintendo Store link! Sign up for Amazon Prime to get the best deals! All prices and availability subject to change.

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India remains second-largest buyer of Russian oil
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India remains second-largest buyer of Russian oil

India retained its position as the second-largest buyer of Russian crude oil in October after China, according to data from a European think tank. The US imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s largest oil producers, on October 22 to put pressure on Moscow to end the Ukraine conflict. The Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in its monthly analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports, released on November 13, that India spent $2.9 billion on Russian crude in October, which accounted for 81% of New Delhi's fossil fuel purchases from the country. Russian crude imports by India recorded an 11% month-on-month increase in October, it said. The CREA also cited an 8% month-on-month increase in total imports. While private refiners’ imports constituted over two-thirds of India’s total imports, state-owned refineries nearly doubled their Russian volumes month-on-month in October. The Vadinar refinery in the western Indian state of Gujarat, which was sanctioned by the EU and is partly owned by Rosneft, reportedly increased production capacity to 90% in October. The CREA report said that after the EU sanctions in July, the refinery has been importing crude solely from Russia. In October, its imports from Russia recorded a 32% month-on-month increase to reach its highest volumes since February 2022. Exports from the refinery, however, have dropped to the lowest levels since May 2023. In September, 34% of India’s oil imports came from Russia, according to Kpler data. On average, about 1.8 million barrels of Russian oil reached India a day in October. The US has slapped 50% tariffs on India, including 25% as reciprocal levies and the rest as a punitive measure for the import of Russian oil.

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Where is Lalu Yadav's eldest daughter Misa Bharti amid Rohini Acharya family feud?
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Where is Lalu Yadav's eldest daughter Misa Bharti amid Rohini Acharya family feud?

The ongoing turmoil within Lalu Yadav's household — one of Bihar’s most influential political dynasties — has taken a new turn, bringing Misa Bharti, the eldest daughter, into the spotlight. As her younger sister Rohini Acharya publicly accused her brother Tejashwi Yadav of mistreatment and disowned her family, Misa’s home in Delhi became an unexpected refuge amid the spiralling family rift. A day after Rohini shocked the political world by declaring on social media that she had “disowned” her family, she was seen leaving Misa Bharti’s residence—visibly emotional, her voice strained and her eyes teary. Reporters who gathered outside the house asked her whether she stood by her allegations. Rohini, who donated a kidney to their father in 2022, firmly stated, “Rohini always tells the truth.” She added that she had not abandoned her family as a whole but had severed ties only with her brother Tejashwi, whom she accused of humiliation and abuse. With the controversy intensifying, Rohini urged the media to direct questions toward those she believes are responsible for the fallout—naming Tejashwi, his political advisor Sanjay Yadav, his wife Rachel Yadav aka Rajshree Yadav and an associate named Rameez. Meanwhile, Misa Bharti has maintained silence, balancing her role as the elder sibling and political leader while attempting to shield the family from further public embarrassment. Who is Misa Bharti? Misa Bharti is a Rajya Sabha MP and one of the first among her siblings to formally enter politics. Misa holds an MBBS degree from Patna Medical College. She married Shailesh Kumar, a computer engineer, in 1999. The couple has three children, two daughters and one son. Misa carries both the weight of her father’s legacy and the expectations of the RJD’s loyal support base. Known for her calm demeanour, she often finds herself playing the role of mediator during internal family tensions.

Pm Ist,Srishty Choudhury
Dear Abby: My son’s wife is an alcoholic
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Dear Abby: My son’s wife is an alcoholic

DEAR ABBY: My oldest son, “Adam,” turned 50 last month. He and his wife, “Lindy,” live four hours away. They invited me and my husband to a birthday party she was having for him. Adam’s daughter from a previous marriage couldn’t make it for whatever reason. Lindy tends to drink too much. At one point, she went around screaming about how Adam’s “stupid daughter” didn’t bother to make it to his birthday party. To say the least, I was furious. I didn’t speak up because my son’s friends had traveled to be there and I didn’t want to ruin the celebration, and she was obviously very intoxicated. My granddaughter doesn’t have a good relationship with them. Adam adopted the youngest of Lindy’s three daughters because the two older ones were married. I no longer want to have anything to do with Lindy. Adam and his father don’t know about what happened that night. We haven’t had a good relationship since Adam left his first family for Lindy. Any advice? — HOLDING MY TONGUE IN TEXAS DEAR HOLDING: Adam knows his wife is a drinker who sometimes becomes out of control. You didn’t mention whether he has maintained contact with his ex-wife or his daughter. That she avoided his birthday party may not have been unexpected. My advice is to keep your lip zipped and resist the urge to further rock the boat. DEAR ABBY: A friend I’ve known since our school days works in the same organization I do. We’re in different departments, but we had similar jobs when I started six years ago. During that time, I’ve had two big promotions, and she has stayed where she is. Her work is well received, and she always gets positive reviews, so she’s frustrated she hasn’t been promoted. She asked me to help her figure out what is going on. (When asked, her supervisor didn’t give a straight answer, which is typical here.) I think the problem may be how she presents herself. It’s an old-school setting, and she has a modern attitude toward work-life balance. She dresses within the letter of the dress code but more casual than those around her. She takes personal calls within earshot of others and will pop in and out of the office to run errands or pick up her kids up from somewhere, and then work from home to make up the time. While technically it is allowed, others don’t do this. Only 10% of our job is client-facing, but looking and acting the part is noticed. It would be great if the rules outlined what the managers actually want, but I think reading the room is necessary too. Maintaining our friendship is more important to me than helping her at the office. How much of this, if any, do I share with her? — FAITHFUL FRIEND IN OHIO DEAR FRIEND: You should share all of your thoughts with your friend, because they are pertinent and honest. After that, she should speak privately with her boss and ask why she hasn’t been able to advance in the company. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Financial supports are ‘not about pitting the tillage farmer against the beef farmer’ – Heydon
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Financial supports are ‘not about pitting the tillage farmer against the beef farmer’ – Heydon

Financial supports for tillage farmers need to be "targeted at the cereal grower who needs it the most" according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Minister Martin Heydon also believes that supports for tillage farmers "need to be much more nuanced". In addition to this he is of the firm opinion that any finanical support package should be on a "medium to long term" basis in order to provide a level confidence to tillage farmers. During the Fine Gael Agriculture and Rural Development Conference, which took place in Co. Kildare (Saturday, November 15), Minister Heydon reaffirmed that tillage sector in 2026 will be supported with funding of at least €50 million through the Protein Aid Scheme, the Straw Incorporation Measure and a Tillage Support Scheme. However he has warned that the additional support payment under the Tillage and Horticulture Support scheme which resulted in €32.4 million of payments last February "was a one off". "I don't intend the tillage incentive supports to be the same as the last time - that was a very blanket measure for what it was, it was a flat rate payment per hectare," the minister said. Tillage farmers However one tillage farmer directly voiced his frustration to the minister during the conference about the increased budget allocation of €85 million for TB in 2026 compared to the funding available for the tillage sector. "Too much for TB, not enough for grain," he said. He told Minister Heydon that small tillage farmers are "under pressure" and the supports allocated did not match up to what they wanted to see, particularly against the backdrop of the fact that they are growing "enviromentally friendly crops". However Minister Heydon defended the multi-million euro allocation in Budget 2026 to the new TB Action Plan. "I have to manage priorities and it is not about setting one sector against another. "This is a one off intevention to address TB once and for all - to get those costs down. We have to do that, it is not about pitting the tillage farmer against the beef farmer in anyway. What I fight for at budget time is overall funding streams for each sector in my negotiations with the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure. I don't focus on negotiating a per acre price or a per head of livestock price. "The lump of money that I secured for tillage, I would have liked it to be more but obviously I had to manage priorities in that space," the minister added. According to Minister Heydon he now intends to sit down with key stakeholders and farming organisations to discuss the best "design and operation" of finacial supports for tillage farmers.

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Jane Seymour declares ‘70 is the new 50’ after finding love again following four marriages
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Jane Seymour declares ‘70 is the new 50’ after finding love again following four marriages

Jane Seymour believes age is just a number when it comes to her love life. During an interview with Hello! Magazine, Seymour opened up about finding love again in her 70s after being married four times. Two years ago, she met emergency room doctor and musician John Zambetti, whom she called “amazingly brilliant.” Seymour admitted to the outlet that she didn’t think a healthy, loving relationship was possible at this stage of her life. “I honestly never thought I would find a really committed, healthy, lovely, loving relationship at this time of my life, but I’m incredibly blessed that I have,” Seymour told the outlet. “70 is the new 50,” the actress noted. The “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” star feels lucky to have met Zambetti after already being able to live her life. “You’ve had a life. Many lives. And children, and grandchildren, and careers, and ups and downs. You know what you want. I consider both of us so fortunate to have found each other at the time we have, because it wouldn’t have ever worked earlier,” she said. Seymour added, “He had a different life – his world was medicine and touring, and mine was running around the world making movies. I think we met each other at exactly the right time.” When asked if they met through online dating, Seymour shut down the idea by saying it’s “too complicated – I can kill a computer just by looking at it!” Seymour and Zambetti actually met through their children. Seymour has six children, including stepchildren, and Zambetti has two from his previous marriage, which lasted 43 years, according to Hello! Magazine. “Our kids pretty much put us together. They’re the ones that heard that he’d seen me and asked whether I was single or not,” Seymour said. Zambetti and Seymour’s love story began at a Shwayze concert, whom the British actress calls their “mutual best friend.” “Shwayze knew I would go and watch him because I’ve always supported him,” she said, explaining that she’s known the musician since he was 7. “I’m like his surrogate mother. And it turns out John’s always been his surrogate father.” When they first met, Seymour told Hello! Magazine that Zambetti had no idea about her illustrious acting career. “He’d never seen my work. One of the first things he did is say, ‘I want to see what you do’. It’s funny because I haven’t seen half of what I’ve done – I haven’t seen most of ‘Dr Quinn,’ because I was too busy making it,” she said. Seymour shared intimate details about her relationship with the outlet. She made it clear that sex is still a very important part of her life. “In my parents’ generation, and I think a lot of people, they reach a certain age and they go, ‘That’s not part of our life any more, and it’s not necessary’. I just think, with maturity, you understand your body, you understand what feels good and you have knowledge, so put it down to that,” Seymour said.

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Assam Sahitya Sabha to install Zubeen Garg statue as centenary celebrations peak
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Assam Sahitya Sabha to install Zubeen Garg statue as centenary celebrations peak

Majuli, Nov 16: The Assam Sahitya Sabha marked a major moment in its centenary celebrations with the grand “Suag Tola” programme in Majuli, where Sabha president Dr Basanta Kumar Goswami announced that a statue of the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg will be installed at the Sabha premises in December.The event, organised by the Assam Sahitya Sabha with support from the Majuli District Sahitya Sabha on Sunday, featured a vibrant cultural procession. Local residents, along with all branch Sahitya Sabhas in Majuli, joined the celebration commemorating 100 years of the Sabha’s central office, Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan, the historic headquarters built with a donation from philanthropist Radhakanta Sandikoi in memory of his son. Speaking to the press, Dr Goswami praised the scale and energy of the festivities. “I have never seen such a procession before as today’s xobha jatra. It is a rare sight in the history of the Assam Sahitya Sabha,” he said. He added that the hospitality and participation of Majuli’s residents had “turned a long-held dream into reality on the occasion of the Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan centenary”. Dr Goswami further announced that the Sabha will hold its main centenary celebration in Jorhat on December 2 and 3 at the central office. Reflecting on the legacy of Zubeen Garg, he emphasised the importance of honouring artists and cultural icons. “A nation that does not respect its artists and writers can never be called civilised,” he said. He added that Garg’s birth anniversary on November 18 would be observed “with grandeur” and urged people to honour the day through kindness, compassion and service to the needy; values the late icon embodied. “Garg left by establishing himself as someone who cared, loved and worshipped nature. On his birth anniversary, we should do something that keeps him alive forever among us,” he said. Dr Goswami also revealed that land has already been earmarked within the Sabha premises for Garg’s statue, which will be installed in December and designed to allow visitors to pause and pay tribute. “Not only must the fan clubs but everyone in Assam ensure we never lose him. The Assam Sahitya Sabha will always extend support to this cause,” he said. He also praised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s initiative to bring the Vrindabani Bastra, the revered textile artwork associated with Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev, back from the British Museum in London for an exhibition in Assam in 2027. “Sankardev united the Assamese people with a thread of harmony and taught humanity beyond caste or religion. In this context, we express gratitude to the Chief Minister for taking responsibility to bring back the Vrindabani cloth, a remarkable symbol of our ancient art and culture,” he said.

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Volleyball: Lady Bulldogs show readiness to extend dynasty | ABS-CBN Sports
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Volleyball: Lady Bulldogs show readiness to extend dynasty | ABS-CBN Sports

It is a positive development for a National U squad that lost three-time UAAP Most Valuable Player Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon, Sheena Toring and Erin Pangilinan to graduation after winning back-to-back UAAP crowns earlier this year. "From the start, I told them na- because marami 'yung nawala, we have to do this together. We have to work as a team now, because significant 'yung mga nawala. We have to fill in those shoes, but to get there, we have to grow together ng sabay-sabay. We have to be a team," said head coach Regine Diego, who won her first crown as NU's mentor after replacing Sherwin Meneses in September. "Kasi last time, individually, malalakas talaga. This time, we can do this as a team, sabi ko, and that will help us defend the title." Overall, NU went 13-0 this season, including its three-game domination of the National Invitationals, where prized rookie Sam Cantada emerged as the Best Player, introducing herself as the team's newest weapon. Cantada teamed up with Alinsug, Kaye Bombita and Maaya on offense in the championship series clincher, finishing with 24 points as NU replicated a come-from-behind Game 1 win that also went the full five sets.

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CM Sarma reviews London waterfront for ideas to upgrade Guwahati riverfront
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CM Sarma reviews London waterfront for ideas to upgrade Guwahati riverfront

Guwahati, Nov 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, currently on a two-day visit to London, visited the city’s waterfront to study global best practices that could help enhance Guwahati’s riverfront infrastructure and beautification efforts.The visit comes shortly after the inauguration of the Brahmaputra Riverfront–Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan, on November 7 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. “On my first day in London I visited the city’s waterfront. We are transforming Guwahati’s riverfront and are in the process of borrowing some of the global best practices. In between, I also met our hardworking diaspora and interacted with them,” Sarma wrote on his social media handle. Guwahati currently has three major riverfront parks — the Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre, the Brahmaputra Riverfront, and the newly inaugurated Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan. Developed at Uzanbazar at a cost of Rs 327 crore, the Brahmaputra Riverfront–Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan re-imagines the riverfront experience over a 1.2 km stretch from the New DC Bungalow to Kachari Ghat. The urban park features a 15-metre-wide boulevard, landscaped walkways, cycling tracks, open gyms, children’s play areas and Assamese-themed gateways, blending leisure, culture and environmental sustainability. Sarma’s London visit also comes close on the heels of the announcement to bring back the Vrindavani Vastra to Assam for six months. “Tomorrow is a big day for Assam & Bharat. We are signing a MoU with the British Museum so that the sacred Vrindavani Vastra can be brought back home under a loaning arrangement. Vikas and Virasat continue to be pillars of our governance agenda,” he wrote. The Chief Minister began his trip on Saturday, with the primary objective of facilitating the temporary return of the 16th-century Vrindavani Vastra, a priceless silk textile created under the guidance of the revered saint Srimanta Sankardeva. A dedicated museum is being planned in Khanapara, which is expected to serve as a secure, climate-controlled facility for the display and preservation of the centuries-old textile.On my first day in London I visited the city’s waterfront. We are transforming Guwhati’s riverfront and are in the process of borrowing some of the global best practices. In between, I also met our hardworking diaspora and interacted with them. pic.twitter.com/RWRoUaZvNb— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 16, 2025

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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Ukraine President Zelensky to visit Madrid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Madrid on Tuesday to meet with MPs, Spain's Congress of Deputies has announced. The visit will come a day after a trip to Paris and Zelensky will meet deputies from both chambers. He will be received in the Lower House by its Speaker, Francina Armengol, and by the President of the Senate, Pedro Rollán. He will also meet Prime Minister Pedro Sànchez and visit Picasso's Guernica in the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, government sources have confirmed to Spanish news agency EFE. Health Ministry to take Madrid President to court over abortion objector register Spain's Ministry of Health is reportedly weighing up whether to begin administrative proceedings to file an appeal against Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the Madrid regional President, for her refusal to implement a register of 'conscientious objector' doctors in the region, something required by Spanish law to guarantee the right to abortion. In Spain, doctors can choose to legally opt out of performing abortions. This was announced over the weekend by Health Minister, Mónica García, who said on Saturday that the Madrid president "will have to answer to the courts" for what she termed a "rebellion" against Spanish law, framing Ayuso's as an attack on the rights of Spanish women. "I don't know what Mrs Ayuso has against women, I don't know what this crusade she has waged against the women of Madrid is," García said. Mazón faces Spanish Congress grilling over Valencia floods The disgraced former President of the Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, will on Monday face questions from Deputies in the Spanish Congress about his role in the deadly floods in the region that left 229 dead. This comes a week after his appearance at a commission in the regional Les Corts, and two weeks after resigning as President of the Generalitat after a year of political pressure and protests calling for his resignation. In his appearance in the Valencian Corts, Mazón took no responsibility for his role on the day of the floods and shifted blame, accusing government bodies such as the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation and the state meteorological agency, Aemet. Septuagenarian arrested in Valencia for selling cocaine from his car Spanish police have arrested a 77-year-old man in the Valencian neighbourhood of Malilla who allegedly sold cocaine from his car. Media reports suggest police also seized a total of €84,900 in cash. According to a Valencia police statement, the investigation began at the beginning of October when the agents became aware that an elderly man was selling drugs in the area. After setting up a surveillance operation, police found that the suspect was travelling around in a private car and stopping at specific points where different people came to make quick exchanges through the window.

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